Just in case
14 Jan
Even though…
…it is highly unlikely that I would go through with a one night stand, every night before leaving for drinks I tidy up my flat; in case the unpredictable happens.
…the light is green, I check both ways before crossing.
…I hardly cook for other people, I invest time in finding the right recipe for the right person. I invest money in serving bowls and gorgeous plates. All in case I became a regular on the dinner party circuit.
…I want to tell my ex-affair-er all the reasons that I don’t respect him anymore, I don’t. In case, we get back together. And then I would just look like an asshole. (To myself).
…I live alone, my flat has enough seating for thirteen people.
…I don’t get naked and horizontal very often, I have a strict wax appointment. You never know, right?
…there is no rational reason I would get a text from a certain someone, each time my phone beeps late at night I wait ten minutes before checking it. So as not to seem desperate. In case, The Universe keeps tabs on the level of desperation emanating from a single woman and then purposefully does not give her what she wants.
…I have no use for beer in my fridge, I keep it in there.
…I really don’t like pointy witch heels anymore, I still keep them in my shoe closet.
…I am starting to think that all those men who let me go, lost more than I ever did. But I still don’t want to know it in case the mere admittance that I have abhorrent taste in men may bring another one into my life.
What are your ‘just in case something happens’ quirks?
Oh.MY.God.
I love you so much for that first answer because I have a similar routine even though I’m fully committed to my relationship of 3.5 years.
It’s mostly just for funsies.
“there is no rational reason I would get a text from a certain someone, each time my phone beeps late at night I wait ten minutes before checking it. So as not to seem desperate. In case, The Universe keeps tabs on the level of desperation emanating from a single woman and then purposefully does not give her what she wants.”
This!
I can say “ditto” to like half of these! Beer in my fridge I do not drink, and continuously shaved and ready to go “just in case”… Sad, because it’s been a while! The text message one too. Crap. I also tend to throw every bit of my heart and soul out there when I first meet someone, just in case they don’t like me… I guess I’d just rather know up front!
“I want to tell my ex-affair-er all the reasons that I don’t respect him anymore, I don’t. In case, we get back together. And then I would just look like an asshole. (To myself).”
This one. There is one ex-affair-er I still don’t tell the reasons to, and one ex-affair that I told (actually yelled) all the reasons he’s a jackass (and he deserved it.0
…and then I felt so bad that I apologized 48 hours later and still feel dumb about it.
Even when I knew “she” isn’t the one, I gotta find out a little more.
Just in case.
knew = know
Damn you wordpress for not letting me edit my comment.
…amazing.
My mom always instilled in me…
Make sure your legs are shaved! You never know when you’re going to get in an accident and have to go to the hospital..and then you’ll be embarrassed when everyone sees your hairy legs haha.
I absolutely adore this entry. So much so that I might steal it. Hey, our wardrobes are rapidly becoming identical, what’s a stolen post or two.
Peter, ‘Even when I know “she” isn’t the one, I gotta find out a little more.
Just in case.’
Oh. Yes.
Did you notice that I corrected your knew? The Universe always has your back.
I’m just like you, in the sense that I always prepare before I go drinking. I clean my place, organize a little, and I always make sure to have sexy and coordinating underpants. :)
Because you never know.
Just found your blog. Totally identify with your list, especially the last one.
Put on lip gloss before going out just incase.
Keep my house ALWAYS clean, just incase.
Wash my hair every 3 rd day, just incase.
Kiss my husband before he leaves for work, just incase.
Flirt with my husband as often as possible, just incase.
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Just incase I don’t make it home on any given night (for whatever reason!) I have a toothbrush, meds and baby wipes for makeup removal in my purse, shorts and a tank in the back of my car, and a pair of jeans and heals.